Bhutan is recognized as the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ and is well-known as a set of Buddhist countries. The Himalayas in Bhutan are wonderful, the forests are opaque, and the people’s kindness and the beautiful and excellent arts will capture you. The prosperous cultural heritage of Bhutan has continually been mentioned as pristine. In addition, the full magnificence of this ancient land with forts recognized as Dzongs, quite a few historic temples, monasteries, and stupas, prayer flags waving along the lofty edges, wild life in thick forests, attention-grabbing waterfalls, and the friendly nature of Bhutanese citizens will in fact allure you.
The inhabitants of Bhutan have conserved their excellent and deep-rooted traditions, beliefs, and culture, as well as their natural settings, till today. This sacred land with a superb view in the central part of the Himalayas includes perpendicular wooded hills all around Bhutan. On the north side of Bhutan, there are snow-white peaks with elevations over 7000 m. Bhutan’s tallest peak, positioned in the north-central area of Kulha Gangri, with an altitude of 7,554 m, falls close to the boundary with China.
We, Nepal Planet Treks and Expeditions, offer you a tour to Bhutan with the option to trip around the ground of the Thunder Dragon and encounter generous inhabitants. You can contact us if you are interested in going on a superb tour that will be a lifelong experience. With its exceptional and mainly ideal peak views, rich wild lives and floras, and most considerably, its exclusive Buddhist traditions. In an attempt to uphold its attractiveness in natural as well as cultural locations, Bhutan has, with intent, taken up a restricted tourism policy.
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Our guide will be available at the Paro, Bhutan to pick you up from the airport and assist you through your journey. After having lunch in the hotel, drive pass by Memorial Chorten (temple) built-in memory of the late 3rd King. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley offering a nice view of the valley. The enclosure where a national animal, Takins are kept and drive to visit the largest and newly built statue of Buddha offering a magnificent view of the entire Thimphu valley. Could walk down to the hotel. Overnight: Thimphu
Altitude: 2300m
Morning visits the traditional Hand Made Paper Mill, School of Arts and Crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan, Folk Heritage Museum, National Library and the Traditional Institute of Medicine. Drive to the Zilukha nunnery to meet the nuns and interact with them. Lunch in the town and drive to Punakha through Dochula pass (3200 pts) If the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a site that stretches almost 180 degrees. Walk around the 108 stupas and continue to the sub-tropical valley of Punakha. On arrival, if time permits hike to the temple of Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility associated with the religious art of phallus. Overnight: Punakha
Altitude: 1350m
Morning drive to visit Punakha Dzong (fortress) which houses the most elaborate temple in the country. This is a fine example of Bhutanese rich Art and Architecture. Retrace the drive back to Paro. After lunch visit Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Continue further to stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. Could get some opportunity to see the traditional game, Archery match going on. Evening back to the hotel and enjoy the facility in the hotel. Overnight: Paro
Altitude: 2200m
Morning drive to the base for the hike (2 hrs uphill) to Tiger’s Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley. Lunch in the cafeteria. Most of the day will go on the hike. Back to the hotel and enjoy the facility. Hot stone bath for the standard package. Farewell dinner in the town. Overnight: Paro
Morning transfer (10 minutes) to the airport for your departure flight. Your guide will bid you farewell at the airport.